Where to Find Petrified Wood in Idaho
7 mapped petrified wood rockhounding spots in Idaho, across 6 counties. Petrified wood replaces ancient buried logs with silica, agate, or opal. Idaho is a star-garnet, opal, and jasper destination.
Map of 7 petrified wood rockhounding spots in Idaho
Petrified Wood by county in Idaho
Counties ranked by number of petrified wood spots in our database.
Every petrified wood spot in Idaho
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada CountySouth Pleasant Valley Road | Ada County | 43.3845, -116.2326 | Public | |
| Malm GulchMalm Gulch Trail | Custer County | 44.3383, -114.2226 | Public | |
| Salmon RiverSalmon River Trail #96 | Idaho County | 45.4632, -115.7870 | Public | |
| LeesburgNational Forest Development Road 242 | Lemhi County | 45.2216, -114.1166 | Public | |
| Homedale (area)Texas Basin Road | Owyhee County | 43.2587, -117.0090 | Public | |
| McBride Creek | Owyhee County | 43.2754, -116.9772 | Public | |
| CascadeOne Eleven Way | Valley County | 44.4714, -115.9928 | Public |
Petrified Wood in Idaho FAQ
Where can I find petrified wood in Idaho?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 petrified wood spots in Idaho, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Owyhee County.
Is collecting petrified wood legal in Idaho?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like petrified wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Idaho, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best petrified wood location in Idaho?+
Owyhee County has the most petrified wood spots in our database for Idaho. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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